Archive | July, 2012

2012 Red Dress Run

The New Orleans Hash House Harriers present the 2012 Red Dress Run August 11th, 2012 Just you and 8,000 of your closest friends. Register Now to be sure you’re in that number. Gimmes are only guaranteed for the first 4000 registered. Your registration includes: Beer (Crescent Crown), Delicious BBQ (Corky’s), More Beer, Live Music, Did we [...]

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The New Orleans Daiquiri Festival

What is the New Orleans Daiquiri Festival ?   Founded in 2011 by local non-profit agency, OHNO co, The New Orleans Daiquiri Festival is an annual event to celebrate and preserve the culture & history of New Orleans most iconic and controversial cocktail:The Frozen Daiquiri. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, August 18, from [...]

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FREE CATS! $10 KITTENS! THE LA/SPCA IS ROCKING AND ROLLING AT THE “I CAT HELP FALLING IN LOVE” PROMOTION THIS WEEKEND!

–Special Guests Include the Krewe of the Rolling Elvi and the Jailhouse Rockers – The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA) is offering free cats and a reduced adoption fee of $10 for kittens at the “I Cat Help Falling in Love” promotion taking place this Friday, August 3 through Sunday, [...]

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Jack Pollack Grabs the Moon

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pennsylvania, Jack Pollack has lived in the New Orleans area for over 30 years. In his career, Pollack has traveled the Southern highways extensively. “I have witnessed breathtaking horizons in my everyday journey, and my interest has grown in the [...]

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KOI, AN EXOTIC ASIAN INSPIRED/NEW ORLEANS MADE POP UP VENTURE CREATED BY CHEF MIKE FENNELLY

Restaurateur Vicky Bayley announces that Koi, a unique, new pop-up restaurant located inside of Twist (628 St. Charles Avenue) will start serving Chef Mike Fennelly’s Asian inspired cuisine on Wednesday, August 8 at 5:30pm and will dish up the casual fare every Wednesday night thereafter. The Award-winning, nationally recognized chef has crafted a special Asian [...]

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“YES, CHEF”…but… “Civilization begins with Distillation”

Chef Marcus Samuelsson was in New Orleans last Friday for his book tour of new release “Yes, Chef”. With a very condensed schedule, Marcus did a book signing at Whole Foods on Veterans Blvd., a four-course meal at restaurant August, followed by an after-party/book signing at loa bar in International House Hotel hosted by Sean [...]

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GEORGE COLE & EUROCANA

San Francisco based composer, lyricist, guitarist, and vocalist George Cole’s latest CD, Riverside Drive, has twelve new original songs that sound instantly familiar. George Cole and his band Eurocana are touring the US this August, with a show that’s not to be missed. The Local Show: Wed. Aug 8: Cafe Istanbul, 2372 St Claude Ave, [...]

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BUILD NOW AND 504WARD PRESENT BUILD NOW TALKS: INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE WITH NEW ORLEANS REAL ESTATE

Featuring Special GuestSpeaker Carey Shea from the City of New Orleans WHO: Build Now, 504ward and special guest speaker Carey Shea WHAT: Build Now TALKS: Investing In Your Future with New Orleans Real Estate featuring special guest speaker Carey Shea from the City of New Orleans. Special guest speaker Shea will address how first time [...]

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Pelicanpalooza

10th ANNUAL CAMP PELICAN BENEFIT CONCERT   Volunteers working with Camp Pelican, a camp for children with pulmonary disorders, have organized a benefit concert in order to raise money to help with the funding of the camp. In addition, the funds raised will help to provide other opportunities throughout the year for the children to [...]

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POOCHES ‘N PIRATES FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

Set sail to help us raise funds for the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary! The first annual POOCHES ‘N PIRATES event will take place from 6-9 pm in the spacious, air conditioned showroom adjacent to the Sanctuary’s S & S consignment store at 813 Florida Street, Pelican Plaza Shopping Center, in Mandeville. Passengers will enjoy a [...]

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